Pick of the Litter students at Vandalia Elementary School for October are pictured.

The Pick of the Littter program recognizes students for following school behavior rules and making good choices. In front, from left to right, are Dagon Murray, Drake Murray, Reiley Bone, Tiler Worker, Mitchell Casey, Jade Elam and Tristyn Osborne. In back are Jessica Fender, Gracyn Smith, Delaney Kopp, Emma Durbin, Morgan Dagen, Justin Kulesza, Jaden Payne and Leo Krueger.

New Student Orientation
Kaskaskia College invites its new students to attend New Student Orientation on the Vandalia Campus.
The free program is designed to introduce students to information and contacts important for a successful start of their college experience.
Information about services, activities and classroom success strategies will be included. Students will be given resources they will be able to use throughout their time at KC.

Jefferson Primary School in Vandalia will hold its annual Fun Fest this Friday, from 5-8 p.m.
The Fun Fest will include a variety of games and activities, as well as a hot dog and chili supper.
From 4:30-8 p.m., Hosick Motors in Vandalia is holding a Chrysler Drive for the Kids fundraiser. During that time, any licensed driver who is at least 18 years old may test drive a Chrysler Town & Country and raise money for the school. Each driver earns a $10 donation for the school.